Tags: community relations
Building Good Will
by Therese Dunphy, Editor-in-Chief, tdunphy@randallreilly.com
As economic and production challenges were top of mind for producers during recent years, many spent less time than normal focused on community relations. While nearly 70 percent of producers tell us community relations is not a ... Read More...
Five Tips for Good Strategies
When done properly, community relations can weave your operation into the fabric of the community.
By Therese Dunphy, Editor-in-Chief, tdunphy@randallreilly.com
When it comes to implementing a successful community relations strategy, there are several factors that should be considered. According to Keith Severson, ... Read More...
Three operations recognized for exceptional performance
Three aggregate sites received the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) highest operational honor — the Star of Excellence Award. To receive the award, a site must have received at least two of the association’s top awards for community ... Read More...
AGG1 Updates
AGG1 is coming soon! Our March issue will include in-depth coverage to help you navigate your way around the show. During the weeks leading up to the show, we are featuring AGG1 Updates in our Monday e-newsletters to highlight some of ... Read More...
Aggregate Industries quarries receive NSSGA awards
Aggregate Industries US (AIUS), a Holcim Group Co., announced that a number of its facilities were awarded the Environmental Excellence and Community Relations Awards from the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association.
“We are extremely proud of our facilities for receiving ... Read More...
State of the Industry
By Therese Dunphy, Editor-in-Chief
tdunphy@randallreilly.com
Since 2004, we’ve been asking operators to report year-end business results, as well as expectations for the coming year, and sharing those results in our annual forecast. Typically, we send out the survey in late October or ... Read More...
Lafarge U.S. operations spread holiday cheer
Volunteers unload food donations for the Three Rivers quarry food drive in Smithland, Ky.
This holiday season, Lafarge North America operations across the United States organized charitable projects to give back to the communities that they call home. From Colorado ... Read More...
Paladin Attachments makes strides in fight against breast cancer
On Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, Paladin Attachments, a manufacturer of attachments and couplers, made a significant contribution to the American Cancer Society by participating in its Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Akron, Ohio, that raised more than $81,500 ... Read More...
Romancing the Stone
By Therese Dunphy
Jennifer Joy Pinniger, who focused on “romancing the stone” for nearly 16 years, will retire as president and CEO of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) on Nov. 2. Instead, she will enjoy a well-deserved opportunity ... Read More...
Opening Its Doors
Through a variety of community relations programs, Silvi Group strives to be an asset to the communities in which it operates.
By Therese Dunphy, Editor-in-Chief
In June, Silvi Group Companies hosted an open house at its Belle Mead Quarry. Its community ... Read More...
Case sponsors 2012 National Gas Rodeo
Case Construction Equipment today announced its premier sponsorship of the 19th Annual National Gas Rodeo. Since 2007, Case has been the exclusive provider of loader/backhoes and compact excavators for the event, which showcases preferred safety practices and efficient use of equipment in natural ... Read More...
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